Killed: M more than 6: including Bussamarai, the Yiman man from Dawson River and four other men, F; Probable: M F; Possible: M F; Wounded: M F

Non-Aboriginal People Killed

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Non-Aboriginal People Killed Notes

Killed: M F; Wounded: M F

Attacker Category

Attacker Details

Motive

Reprisal

Type Of Motive

Weapons Used

Firearms, carbines

Notes

Narrative

Daylight pursuit. Alleged reprisal for Yiman people having killed shepherd employed by Mr Scott on the Dawson River and for local station managers complaining of stocktheft. Carried out by native police led by Sgt Skelton and supported by Paddy McEncroe and D.W. Duncomb.

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